Premaloka
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Premaloka is a Kannada feature film, starring Ravichandran Juhi Chawla
and Leelavathi
, released in 1987. Premaloka literally means "World of Love" in Kannada. It was a super hit film, becoming the biggest grosser of that time. The film had twelve songs, all of which are popular even today. The film gave a talented music director Hamsalekha
to the Kannada film industry. It gave Juhi Chawla
a break in the film industry and V. Ravichandran
a name as director. Dr.Vishnuvardhan and Ambarish made a guest appearance in the movie.
, the film revolves around the protagonist, who tries to woo a girl (his classmate). On being spurned, he poses as a mysterious biker and sweeps her off her feet. Toward the end, she comes to know that the biker and her classmate are in fact the same guy.
, Kiran, Janu. It started the trend of lavish movies in Kannada. It also marked the debut of Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla
to filmdom.
Hamsalekha
would go on to compose music for many more Ravichandran films, making them a superb pair in the 1980s and 90s.
The film was dubbed in Tamil as Paruva Ragam
and in telugu as premalokam .It was a hit there, too.
Juhi Chawla
Juhi Chawla is an Indian actress, film producer and television presenter.After being crowned as the winner of the Miss India beauty contest in 1984, Chawla pursued an acting career...
and Leelavathi
Leelavathi
Leelavathi refers to any of the following. Leelavathi, Leelawati. Lilavati and Leelavati are used as alternative spellings to refer the same thing in India and south Asia....
, released in 1987. Premaloka literally means "World of Love" in Kannada. It was a super hit film, becoming the biggest grosser of that time. The film had twelve songs, all of which are popular even today. The film gave a talented music director Hamsalekha
Hamsalekha
Hamsalekha is a music director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He also writes screenplays and dialogues for movies. He has composed music for over 300 feature films and has written lyrics for 300-odd feature films. He has also composed for Tamil and Telugu films...
to the Kannada film industry. It gave Juhi Chawla
Juhi Chawla
Juhi Chawla is an Indian actress, film producer and television presenter.After being crowned as the winner of the Miss India beauty contest in 1984, Chawla pursued an acting career...
a break in the film industry and V. Ravichandran
V. Ravichandran
V. Ravichandran is an actor, director, producer, music director, Editor and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He is the son of film producer N. Veeraswamy. As producer, Ravichandran continues to run his father's production house, Sri Eswari Productions...
a name as director. Dr.Vishnuvardhan and Ambarish made a guest appearance in the movie.
Plot
Loosely based on Grease 2Grease 2
Grease 2 is a 1982 American musical film and sequel to Grease, which is based upon the musical of the same name by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Grease 2 was produced by Allan Carr and Robert Stigwood, and directed and choreographed by Patricia Birch, who also choreographed the first film...
, the film revolves around the protagonist, who tries to woo a girl (his classmate). On being spurned, he poses as a mysterious biker and sweeps her off her feet. Toward the end, she comes to know that the biker and her classmate are in fact the same guy.
Legacy
In spite of an ordinary story and moderate performances, the film had a tremendous response for a few reasons: For one, the whole package was fresh. It was a complete break-away from Anant Nag, Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan movies. The sets and art direction gave the viewer an impression that Kannada films can be big budget. The music by Hamsalekha was a huge plus. The songs are hummed even today, and it made Hamsalekha an overnight star. One of the songs, "Nodamma Hudugi," was reused by Sundeep Malani for his Kanglish film SMS 6260 featuring DiganthDiganth
Diganth Manchale, known as Diganth , is an Indian actor and former model, He is mainly active in Kannada cinema.-Early life:He was born in Sagara, Karnataka. Diganth completed his schooling in Seva Bharathi and Pre-University in Tunga Mahavidyalaya, Thirthahalli where his father, Mr. Krishnamurthy,...
, Kiran, Janu. It started the trend of lavish movies in Kannada. It also marked the debut of Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla
Juhi Chawla
Juhi Chawla is an Indian actress, film producer and television presenter.After being crowned as the winner of the Miss India beauty contest in 1984, Chawla pursued an acting career...
to filmdom.
Hamsalekha
Hamsalekha
Hamsalekha is a music director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He also writes screenplays and dialogues for movies. He has composed music for over 300 feature films and has written lyrics for 300-odd feature films. He has also composed for Tamil and Telugu films...
would go on to compose music for many more Ravichandran films, making them a superb pair in the 1980s and 90s.
The film was dubbed in Tamil as Paruva Ragam
Paruva Ragam
Paruva Ragam is a Tamil film directed by Ravichandran which was also made simultaneously in Kannada. Hamsalekha's music was an important factor in the success of the movie...
and in telugu as premalokam .It was a hit there, too.
Soundtrack
Music director: HamsalekhaHamsalekha
Hamsalekha is a music director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He also writes screenplays and dialogues for movies. He has composed music for over 300 feature films and has written lyrics for 300-odd feature films. He has also composed for Tamil and Telugu films...
- Bathroominalli - S. JanakiS. JanakiS. Janaki is an Indian female playback singer. Renowned for her voice modulation abilities, she has sung in many Indian languages, most frequently in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, she has won four National Film Awards and 35...
- Boy Friend Barthanantha - S. JanakiS. JanakiS. Janaki is an Indian female playback singer. Renowned for her voice modulation abilities, she has sung in many Indian languages, most frequently in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, she has won four National Film Awards and 35...
, chorus - Cheluve Ondhu Kelthini - S.P.B
- Ee Nimbehanninantha - RameshRameshRamesh is a common name in India and Nepal as well as other parts of the world where Hindu are living.The Sanskrit meaning of words Ramesh is Ruler of Rama....
- Geleyare Nanna Gelathiyare - S.P.B
- Idhu Nanna Ninna Premageethe - S.P.B & S. JanakiS. JanakiS. Janaki is an Indian female playback singer. Renowned for her voice modulation abilities, she has sung in many Indian languages, most frequently in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, she has won four National Film Awards and 35...
- Mosagarana - S.P.B
- Premalokadinda - K J Yesudas & S. JanakiS. JanakiS. Janaki is an Indian female playback singer. Renowned for her voice modulation abilities, she has sung in many Indian languages, most frequently in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, she has won four National Film Awards and 35...
- Yaarivanu Ee Manmathanu - S. JanakiS. JanakiS. Janaki is an Indian female playback singer. Renowned for her voice modulation abilities, she has sung in many Indian languages, most frequently in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, she has won four National Film Awards and 35...
, Chorus - Nodamma Hudugi - S.P.B & Latha Hamsaleka